Season extension is the key for gardeners who seek to maximize their garden’s potential. By employing effective techniques, you can extend your growing season, ensuring your garden thrives even when the temperatures drop. Here are some of the most essential season extenders that Gurney’s offers, helping you challenge the elements and cultivate your favorite plants beyond their usual growing period.
Greenhouses
Greenhouses remain one of the most effective ways to extend the growing season. Rain, frost, snow, and wind are the most potent threats your plants face during the cold season. A fully heated greenhouse equipped with artificial lights can counter these inclement weather conditions, allowing for year-round growing. By using a greenhouse, you can create a controlled environment that protects your plants and boosts their growth. Our Mini Greenhouse is ideal for limited-space gardens and will shield tender plants from the cold.
Garden Row Covers
Garden row covers are an easy and effective way to protect your plants from frost and insect pests. Made from permeable polypropylene material, these covers allow air, sunlight, and water to reach your plants, promoting growth even in adverse conditions. Our Floating Row Cover offers light frost protection and doubles as efficient insect control, improving seed sprouting and extending the growing season.
Row Tunnels
Row tunnels, also known as “quick hoops,” are essential for season extension during the cooler months. These structures typically consist of an arc-shaped frame covered with a plastic sheet, creating a greenhouse-like environment. This setup boosts plant growth while protecting them from the cold. Our Polythene Grow Tunnel is a fully-assembled grow tunnel with galvanized steel wire hoops, perfect for both short and long plant rows.
Mulches
Mulching is a time-tested technique for retaining ground heat and keeping plants warm. Using mulches is a simple yet effective way to extend the growing season. For large-scale gardening, commercially available synthetic mulches provide an efficient solution to prevent heat loss and maintain soil warmth.
Season Extension Planning
A little planning and the right season extension techniques are all you need to keep your gardening activities thriving weeks into the cold season. Embrace greenhouses, garden row covers, row tunnels, and mulches to extend your growing season and enjoy a bountiful garden year-round.
By focusing on these essential season extenders, you can make the most out of your garden. Happy gardening!
